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What's new: The Rangers have morphed a bit into last year's Rays, adding improved defense, quality pitching (fourth in ERA in the American League) and speed to their usual show of power to make an unexpected run at the wild card. Rookie shortstop Elvis Andrus and outfielder Julio Borbon add speed and excitement. Veteran catcher Ivan Rodriguez was acquired to replace injured Jarrod Saltalamacchia. Outfielder Josh Hamilton, the onetime Rays prospect, has been inconsistent, injured and in the news recently for a lapse in sobriety.